Simmons, Moller right on cue

Brent Simmons and Denise Moller took away the titles when the Marlborough Pool Association held its final ranking tournament this month.

In the men's competition, Simmons beat Greg Hammond 3-1 in the semifinals before knocking over Malcolm Anderson 4-3 in a closely contested final.

Simmons and Anthony Gane have been the standouts in the men's ranking tournaments, while Darrin Wright, Mike and Chris Budny, Paul Enright, Cameron Fyffe and Don McKinnon have improved over the season.

Rob Wilkinson impressed as the top qualifier from section play at the final tournament.

The standout player in the women's ranking tournaments this year, Moller won her semifinal 3-1 before sweeping Mary Landon-Lane 3-0 in the final. Landon-Lane, Celia Bason, Nicole Chauval, Helen Pope and Kimmy MacDonald have all done well in the ranking tournaments.

Meanwhile, last weekend, the Blind Pairs tournament was held. The strong combination of Wayne Palatchie and Bruce Earnshaw took home the title from Simmons and Mary Landon-Lane.